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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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