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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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