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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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