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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 massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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