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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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