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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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