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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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