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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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