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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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