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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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