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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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