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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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