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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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