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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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