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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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