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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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