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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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