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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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