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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major 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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