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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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