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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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