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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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