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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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