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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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