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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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