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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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