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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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