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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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