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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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