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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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