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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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