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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses 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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