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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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