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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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