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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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