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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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