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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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