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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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