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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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