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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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