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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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