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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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