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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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