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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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