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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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