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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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