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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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