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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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