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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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