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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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