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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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