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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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