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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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