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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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