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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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