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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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