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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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