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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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