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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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