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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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