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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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