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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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