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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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