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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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