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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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