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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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