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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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