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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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