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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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