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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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