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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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