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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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