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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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