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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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