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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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