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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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