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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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