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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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