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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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