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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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