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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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