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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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