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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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