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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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