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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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