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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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