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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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