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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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