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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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