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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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