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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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