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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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