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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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