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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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