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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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