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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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