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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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