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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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