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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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