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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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