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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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