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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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