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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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