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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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