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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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