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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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