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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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