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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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