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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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