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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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