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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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