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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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