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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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