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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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