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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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