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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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