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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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