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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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