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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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