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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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