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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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