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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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