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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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