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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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