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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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