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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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