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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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