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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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