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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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