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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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