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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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