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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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