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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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