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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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