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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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