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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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