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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling 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 sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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