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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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