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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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