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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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