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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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