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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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