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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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