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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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