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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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