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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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