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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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