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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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