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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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