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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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