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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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