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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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