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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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