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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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