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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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