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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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