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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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