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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews 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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