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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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