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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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