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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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