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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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