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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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