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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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