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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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