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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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