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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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