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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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