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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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