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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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