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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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