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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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