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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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