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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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