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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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