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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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