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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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