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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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