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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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