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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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