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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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