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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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