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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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