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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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