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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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