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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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