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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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