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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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