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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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