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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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