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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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