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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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