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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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