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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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