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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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