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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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