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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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