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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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