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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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