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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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