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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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