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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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