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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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