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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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