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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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