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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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