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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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