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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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