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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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