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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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