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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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