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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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