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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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