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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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