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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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