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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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