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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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