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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates 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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