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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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