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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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