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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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