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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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