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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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