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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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