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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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