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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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