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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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