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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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