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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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