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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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