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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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