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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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