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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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