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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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