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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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