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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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