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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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