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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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