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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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