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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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