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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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