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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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