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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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