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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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