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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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