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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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