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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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