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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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