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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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