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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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