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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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