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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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