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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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