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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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