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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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