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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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