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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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