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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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