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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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