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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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