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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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