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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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