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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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