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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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