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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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