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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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