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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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