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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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