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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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