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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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