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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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