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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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