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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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