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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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