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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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