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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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