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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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