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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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