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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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