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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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