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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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