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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition