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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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