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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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