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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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