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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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