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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free 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 several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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