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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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