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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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