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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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