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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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