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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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