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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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