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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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