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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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