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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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