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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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