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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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