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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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