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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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