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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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