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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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