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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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