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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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