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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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