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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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