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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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