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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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