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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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