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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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