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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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