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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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