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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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