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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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