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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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