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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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