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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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