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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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