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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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