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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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