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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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