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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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