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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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