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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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