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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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