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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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