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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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