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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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