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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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