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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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