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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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