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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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