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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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