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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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