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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses 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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