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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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