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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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