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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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