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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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