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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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