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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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