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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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