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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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