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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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