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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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