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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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