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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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