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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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