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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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