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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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