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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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