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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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