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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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