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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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