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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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