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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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