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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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