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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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