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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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