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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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