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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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