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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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