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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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