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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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