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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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