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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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