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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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