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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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