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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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