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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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