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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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