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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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