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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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