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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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