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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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