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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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