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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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