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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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