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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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