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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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