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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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