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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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