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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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