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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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