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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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