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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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