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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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