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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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