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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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