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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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