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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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