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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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