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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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