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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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