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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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