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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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