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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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