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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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