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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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