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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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