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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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