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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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