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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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