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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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