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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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