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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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