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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 gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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