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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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