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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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