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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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