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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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