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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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