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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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