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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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