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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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