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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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