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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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