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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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