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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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