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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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