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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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