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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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