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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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