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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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