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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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