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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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