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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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