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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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