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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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