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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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