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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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