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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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