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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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