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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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