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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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