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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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