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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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