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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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