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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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