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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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