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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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