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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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