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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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