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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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