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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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