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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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