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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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