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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches 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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