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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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