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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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