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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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