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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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