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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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