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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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