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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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