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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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