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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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