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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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