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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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