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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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