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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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