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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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