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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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