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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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