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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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