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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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