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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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