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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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