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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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