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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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