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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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