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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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