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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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