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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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