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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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