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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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