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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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