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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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