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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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