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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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