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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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