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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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