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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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