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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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