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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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