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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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