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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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