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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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