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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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