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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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