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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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