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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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