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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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