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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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