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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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