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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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