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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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