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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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