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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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