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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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