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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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