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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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