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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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