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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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