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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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