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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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