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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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