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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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