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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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