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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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