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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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