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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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